Sequoia sp.
Redwood, Redwood
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Family: Cupressaceae · Type: Shrub · Native
Sequoia sp. (Redwood) is a native California shrub in the Cupressaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Sequoiadendron: Sequoia has flat needles in two rows on most branches; Sequoiadendron has only awl-shaped leaves pressed in four rows.; vs Taxus: Sequoia has reddish fibrous bark and scale leaves on some shoots; Taxus has smooth bark and only flat needles.; vs Pseudotsuga: Sequoia has two leaf types and fibrous bark; Pseudotsuga has only one needle type and hanging cones with three-pointed bracts.; vs Pinus: Sequoia has flat needles in two rows; Pinus has needles bundled in clusters of 1-5.; vs Abies: Sequoia has two leaf types including scales; Abies has only flat needles with white bands underneath.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sequoia sp. native to California?
Yes. Sequoia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Sequoia sp. belong to?
Sequoia sp. is in the Cupressaceae family, genus Sequoia.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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